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SUMAN ACHARYA 51 Boulder DR, Apt +1(207) 307-4648 [email protected]/ 14A, Orono, ME, 04473 [email protected]

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience, forest-based ecosystem services, forest economics, human-dimensions of natural resources, sustainability, application of GIS and remote sensing in natural resource management, landscape ecology, quantitative and qualitative methods, land use and land cover change analysis.

EDUCATION Ph .D. Current since 2018 Anthropology and Environmental Policy Department of Anthropology University of Maine Bachelor of Science 201 6 Forestry Institute of Forestry Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, First Class with Distinction Technical Certificate Level 20 12 Forestry Institute of Forestry Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, Nepal First Class with Distinction PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Acharya, S. , Rayamajhi, S., Sharma, S., Upadhaya, S., Joshi, S., & Lamichhane, S. (2018). Anthropogenic Threats to Survival of the Critically Endangered Chinese Pangolins ( Manis pentadactyla ) and their Habitat in Kavrepalanchowk. Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species 6: 3 https://doi.org/10.4172/2332 -2543.1000218 Sharma, S., & Acharya, S. (2018). Human-Rhesus macaque conflict at Pumdivumdi/ Tallokodi, Pokhara, West Nepal. Banko Janakari, 27(2), 46-50. https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v27i2.21222 REPORTS/THESES Acharya, S. (2016). Assessment of conservation threats and habitat management of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) in Balthali VDC of Kavre Nepal. Advisor: Professor Dr. Santosh Rayamajhi AWARDS & HONOURS Sandy and Bo bby Ives Research Award 2018 Thurgood Marshall Tuition Scholarship Academic Year 2018 -2019 BSc Research Grant from National Trust for Nature Conservation, Nepal 2015 BSc Forestry Tuition Scholarship (Government of Nepal) 2012-201 6 ISC Forestry Tuition Scholarship (Government of Nepal) 2010-2012

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Field Research Assistant Impact of Climate change on Wetland dependent birds and their habitat 2013 (Case study from Bishazari Tal) Potentials of livelihood improvement through the promotion of Moringa 2014 oleifera (LAM) in the private and community land in the Terai region of Nepal. Study of Mitigation Measures against the Earthquake. 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Graduate Teaching Assistant Current University of Maine Introduction to Anthropology (ANT 101) : Human Origins and Prehistory  Lecture and manage the class during instructor absence.  Support students in a regular office hour.  Assist in management of class, tests and mentoring students . Graduate Teaching Assistant 2018 -2019 University of Maine Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists (4 recitation section, 25 students each) (4 lab section, 25 students)  Lectured, mentored students, instructed in lab and graded assignments on the fundamentals of Physics.  Support students in a regular office hour. Teacher Self-Help Environmental Awareness Camp, Pokhara, Nepal 2010-2016  Coordinated and lectured school level teaching on environment, climate change, wildlife and forestry.  Assist informal classes to women’s groups, farmer’s groups and public in lecturing about environment, forestry and climate change issues. Taught environmental education to students of grades 9 and 10 at Kavre 2015 Secondary School.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Employer Organization: Adaptation for Smallholders in Hilly Areas (ASHA) Project Nepal, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal Funded by : International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Position: District Climate Change Specialist Duration: June 2017 to July 2018 Duties & responsibilities:  Provide technical advice for ensuring effective implementation of strategies for climate change adaptation, and alignment with activities and policies on climate change in general

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 Build coordination and collaborative ownership of stakeholders on climate change initiatives and activities, process, outputs, and outcomes at all levels, particularly in Project districts  Prepare the participatory data in the assigned project districts to contribute to the preparation of the annual work plan and budget  Prepare assigned district level trimester performance reports indicating the achievement of work plan targets and corresponding expenditures, as well as knowledge products  Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and promote networking with IFAD project portfolio stakeholders in the area of climate change adaptation, mitigation and capacity development in assigned Project districts  Support the district team in the identification, prioritization, and implementation of activities, process, outputs, and outcomes proposed in the LAPA, informed by GIS and  landscape analysis  Support in capacity building on CCA targeting participating districts, SCs, AFECs and community groups  Support IFAD projects knowledge management (KM) Officers to establish and manage a Climate Change-Community of Practice for knowledge sharing on climate change adaptation across the IFAD portfolio, and support the organization of training and workshops for CC adaptation knowledge dissemination to all stakeholders  Monitor climate change adaptation, maladaptation and mitigation issues across the community and district level Program  Assist in M&E and KM of LAPA formulation and implementation, with particular attention to CC, GESI, and CCA policy engagement  Support in the assessment of national as well as project policies and processes, providing recommendations to improve project performance, and to make field implementation practical and effective at the farmer level, for integration into CCA and GESI Curriculum and Enhanced LAPA manual

Employer Organization: Asian Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB) Position: Climate Change Officer Duration: February 2016 to May 2017 Duties & responsibilities:  Assist in assessing and establishing the baseline value of watershed-level forest carbon stock, calculating forest carbon of individual community forests to support carbon payment.  Support in program planning and implementation.  Disseminate information to rural residents on climate change, cause, effects and adaptation ways that can be applied to adopt it.  Disseminate information on REDD+ among rural residents.  Conduct trainings and different events related to climate change.

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 Preparation of proposal, active participation in field survey, data collection and analysis of collected data.  Prepare report of different events, trainings and other activities.  Management in capacity building activities like coordination and collaboration with different partners including governmental, non-governmental, international and private organizations on climate change issues.

Employer Organization: Green Governance Nepal (GGN) Position: Research Assistant Duration: Project Basis Projects accomplished:  Prime minister Agriculture Modernization Project – “Study on possibility of promotion of agroforestry pocket areas of ”.  District Forest Sector Plan for Bhojpur district.

Employer Organization: Federation of Community Forestry Users Group (FECOFUN), Kavre, Nepal Position: Field Technical Officer Duration: February 12, 2013 to December 15, 2015 (During University Vacations) Duties and Responsibilities:  Inventory of Community forests  Preparation of Community forest operational plans.  Data entry, analysis and documentation of reports.  Coordination with local organizations to conduct stakeholder workshops.

Employer Organization: Radio Hemja Position: Environment Journalist Duration: January 2014 to December 2016 (Part time) Duties and Responsibilities:  Collection of news related to environment, forestry, climate change and wildlife.  Play news related to environment, forestry, climate change and wildlife.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION Acharya, S. & Sharma, S. (2018). Assessment of conservation 2018 threats and habitat management of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) in Balthali VDC of Kavre Nepal” on South Asian Conference on Small Mammals “Small Mammals: Sustaining Ecology and Economy in the ”. Sharma, S. (2016). Human-Rhesus Macaque conflict in 2016 (Pumdivumd/Tallokodi), Pokhara, West Nepal. Seventh National Conference on Science and Technology organized by Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Kathmandu.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

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Acharya, S. (2018). Local Adaptation Plans for Action (LAPA): climate change adaptation tool in Nepal. Lecture, Ecological Anthropology, University of Maine, USA.

SHORT TERM EXPERIENCES: TRAININGS, SEMINARS &WORKSHOPS  Six months GIS Course organized by Institute of Forestry (IOF), Pokhara Nepal. February 9 - July 7,2015.  Training of Trainers (ToT) on Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integration organized by Adaptation for Smallholders in Hilly Areas (ASHA) Project, DPCU Rolpa. September 5 – 9, 2017.  Coordinated and participated: Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Management Training organized by Adaptation for Smallholders in Hilly Areas (ASHA) Project, DPCU Dailekh. November 22 – 26, 2017.  Coordinated and facilitated: Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Capacity Buildling Training organized by Adaptation for Smallholders in Hilly Areas (ASHA) Project, DPCU Dailekh. March 15 – 18, 2018.  Training on use of Statistical Tools in scientific research by Institute of Forestry (IOF), Pokhara Nepal. December 12 – 12, 2015.  Training entitled Significance of Statistical Tools in Research Design and Proposal Writing organized by Communication for Conservation (CFC) Nepal. August 4 – 5, 2013.  Wildlife Technique Training by Resources Himalaya. October 10 - 11, 2015  Coordinated and participated The Students’ Training on IEE/EIA Report Writing. March 14 – 24, 2013.  Participated on Forest Inventory and Check List establishment, IOF, Pokhara. February 14 – 27, 2013  Training workshop on Capacity Building on Climate Change, Carbon Financing and REDD/REDD+ issues by YAE, Nepal. August 29 - September 2, 2015  Nepal Climate Convergence. November 18 – 19, 2015  Wildlife week programs 2013, 2014 and 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKIOOReDeHo

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Acharya, S. (2014). Introduction to pangolins in Nepal. Bimba, 20, 69-71. Institute of Forestry, Pokhara, Nepal.

MEDIA The Kathmandu Post (February 22, 2015) Pains of Pangolin. http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/printedition/news/2015-02-21/pains-of-the- pangolin.html  Radio interviews highlighting the status and need of biodiversity conservation in Nepal in several districts of Nepal.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6E1yNUtbTM  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ULUqaYSsE&t=494s

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LANGUAGES Nepali (Native) English (Fluent) (Fluent)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS President, Self Help Environment Awareness Camp (SHEAC). 2015 Member, Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN). 2010-2016 Member, Bat Friends, Pokhara, Nepal 2010-2016 Member, Society for Wildlife Research and Conservation (SOWREC). 2010-2016 Member, Asian pangolin conservation group, Nepal 2010 -2016

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND SOFTWARE Basic ArcGIS, SPSS, GPS, Compass, Map Reading Microsoft Office and Graphics Packages.

COUNTRIES VISITED NEPAL, USA,

COLLABORATORS University of Maine, USA  Cinthia Isenhour (Anthropology), Rajeev Bhattarai (School of Forest Resources) University of Hamburg, Germany  Prem Raj (Forestry) Iowa State University, USA  Suraj Upadhaya (Natural Resource Ecology and Management) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), USA  Sanjeev Joshi (Agriculture) Mississippi State University, USA  Sabhyata Lamichhane (Forestry) Institute of Forestry, Nepal  Santosh Rayamajhi (Forestry), Pragya Khanal (Forestry) Department of Forest, Nepal  Sonia Sharma (Assistant Forest Officer)

REFERENCES 1) Name: Cinthia Isenhour, PhD Position: Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology & Climate Change Institute Cooperating Faculty, School of Economics & Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, University of Maine Email: [email protected] Phone: 303.807.6515

2) Name: Santosh Rayamajhi, PhD Position: Professor in Forestry Chair, Park Recreation & Wildlife Management Subject Committee

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Coordinator, SCIFOR Project, Institute of Forestry, Pokhara, Nepal. Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Phone: +977-9840051018 Address: Hariokharka-15, Pokhara, Nepal

3) Name: Prem Raj Neupane, PhD Position: Senior Researcher World Forestry, University of Hamburg, Germany Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 17682581895 Address: Germany